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A Timbers Army Flag Offends Korean-Americans and Sparks a Two-City Debate Over Cultural Insensitivity

For 14 years, raucous fans of the Portland Timbers have engaged in a sentimental tradition: unfurling a large flag depicting a yellow-and-green sunburst, to honor a supporter killed in a traffic accident. That is, until last month—when the Timbers Army waved that flag in Los Angeles in front of a shocked group of Korean Americans.

The Other Portland Got Dragged into the Timbers-Sounders Rivalry, and They’ve Chosen a Side

Earlier this month, the Sounders launched an impressively passive-aggressive campaign declaring their love for Portland—the one in Maine.

Get Out, Judas Priest and 12 Other Things to Do and See in Portland April 11-17

Where we’ll be spending the short breaks between our week long Judas Priest tailgate this week.

Welcome to Portland, Lorde! Here’s a Guide to Finding New Zealand Culture While You’re in Town!

G’day, Lorde! Welcome to Portland! Just joshing you! We know that’s an Australian greeting, and that you’re from New Zealand, Australia’s Upside Down.

Portland Soccer Baron Merritt Paulson Got Sideways With His Neighbors—Over Some Rocks

Merritt Paulson put some rocks in the public right of way. His neighbors complained.

Portland Soccer Baron Merritt Paulson Got Sideways With His Neighbors—Over Some Rocks

Merritt Paulson put some rocks in the public right of way. His neighbors complained.

Let’s Preview This Portland Trail Blazers Season By Comparing Them to the Team You Really Love, the Portland Timbers

This is all very obvious and not up for debate.

Paul Bunyan is Almost Out of Rehab, Needs a Little Help

In February 2016 Paint Paul PDX—a group formed by the Kenton’s Neighborhood Association and Business Association—launched a fundraising campaign to help restore the statue. So far it has raised over $65,000, including a $700 grant from Venture Portland.

Paul Bunyan is Almost Out of Rehab, Needs a Little Help

In February 2016 Paint Paul PDX—a group formed by the Kenton’s Neighborhood Association and Business Association—launched a fundraising campaign to help restore the statue. So far it has raised over $65,000, including a $700 grant from Venture Portland.

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A Timbers Army Flag Offends Korean-Americans and Sparks a Two-City Debate Over Cultural Insensitivity

The Other Portland Got Dragged into the Timbers-Sounders Rivalry, and They’ve Chosen a Side

Get Out, Judas Priest and 12 Other Things to Do and See in Portland April 11-17

Welcome to Portland, Lorde! Here’s a Guide to Finding New Zealand Culture While You’re in Town!

Portland Soccer Baron Merritt Paulson Got Sideways With His Neighbors—Over Some Rocks

Portland Soccer Baron Merritt Paulson Got Sideways With His Neighbors—Over Some Rocks

Let’s Preview This Portland Trail Blazers Season By Comparing Them to the Team You Really Love, the Portland Timbers

Paul Bunyan is Almost Out of Rehab, Needs a Little Help

Paul Bunyan is Almost Out of Rehab, Needs a Little Help

Controversial Broadcaster Dino Costa Has Lost His Job at The Game 750/102.9

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